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[Self-esteem predictors in adolescents with diabetes]
Agnieszka Małkowska-Szkutnik1, Jakub Gajewski, Joanna Mazur
1Zakład Ochrony i Promocji Zdrowia Dzieci i Młodzieży, Instytut Matki i Dziecka, Warszawa. agnieszka.malkowska@imid.med.pl
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|April 21, 2012
Summary
Self-esteem in adolescents with diabetes is influenced by physical fitness, academic success, and social support, differing from healthy peers. Understanding these predictors can improve psychosocial functioning and health outcomes for diabetic teens.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Chronic Illness Management
Context:
- Self-esteem significantly impacts adolescent emotional state and motivation.
- Adolescents with chronic conditions like diabetes may face unique challenges to self-esteem.
- Understanding predictors of self-esteem is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose:
- To investigate and compare the predictors of self-esteem in healthy adolescents and those with diabetes.
- To identify direct and indirect factors influencing self-esteem in both groups.
- To explore differences in self-esteem determinants between diabetic and non-diabetic adolescents.
Summary:
- Self-esteem predictors differ between healthy adolescents and those with diabetes.
- For adolescents with diabetes, self-assessment of physical fitness, academic achievements, and social support are key.
- Physical activity indirectly impacts self-perceived fitness and academic achievement in adolescents with diabetes.
Impact:
- Findings can inform interventions to enhance psychosocial functioning in adolescents with diabetes.
- Improved understanding of self-esteem predictors can lead to better health outcomes for diabetic youth.
- This research highlights the importance of a holistic approach to adolescent health, considering both physical and psychosocial factors.
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